Author Topic: Win XP Question (Read 239 times)

rpm · « **on:** September 14, 2005, 08:51:16 PM »

Here's the scenario...

I'm trying to save an Excel spreadsheet in a confidential folder on a shared computer. The spreadsheet is currently in a password protected folder that I did'nt create but have access to. (It's my payroll sheet in a folder the previous manager created.)

I made a new desktop folder and tried to cut & paste the sheet. It made a scrap file. I then tried to password protect the folder, but it didn't work. It made the whole user password protected, not just the folder.

I have to share this computer with 1 different user and 3 people under my user. Pleh.

ASTAC · « **Reply #1 on:** September 14, 2005, 08:54:55 PM »

Hmmm..maybe if Bush had acted quicker, he could have made sure you got a copy of the users guide, in a more timely manner, and this wouldn't have been an issue for ya:lol

Honestly, I've tried the same thing and couldn't figure it out.

rpm · « **Reply #2 on:** September 14, 2005, 10:39:45 PM »

C'mon guys, the OC hasn't failed me yet in a jam. I gotta figure this out.

Sandman · « **Reply #3 on:** September 14, 2005, 10:47:54 PM »

There are some other apps that can password protect folders, even with a "shared" account.

try download.com

SOB · « **Reply #4 on:** September 14, 2005, 10:58:28 PM »

Is this XP? Do you have admin rights on the system, and does anyone else?

-edit- Heh, I guess the title of this thread kinda answers my first question, eh?

If you have admin rights, and no one else does, just do it simple, and create another user account for the other people using yours.

rpm · « **Reply #5 on:** September 14, 2005, 11:10:15 PM »

I thought about creating a new user account, but I just need that 1 folder protected. We don't really have an admin, unless you count the owner's daughter. Most of our system is DOS. I'm about the most XP savvy guy there. Scary, ain't it?

Sandman · « **Reply #6 on:** September 14, 2005, 11:15:32 PM »

If you check the control panel under user accounts, I think you'll find that the account you're using right now is the admin.

Create another account for you and make it private.

rpm · « **Reply #7 on:** September 14, 2005, 11:28:37 PM »

I may have to create a new user, but this pc controls inventory for 5 stores under the other user. God forbid I do something to screw that up. I think they just need to get me a laptop.